• Book Club

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Tutors and Students are invited to come to the meetings of the 2nd Book Club to read and discuss Enrique's Journey:  The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite With His Mother by Sonia Nazario.  We will meet at the Literacy Council Classroom from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on three consecutive Wednesdays on August...

  • Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    This conversation class is for intermediate to advanced students.  We talk...hold conversations on any subject such as one's favorite holiday, food, travels, family and so much more.  The only qualification to joining is one we all have...talking.  There is no pressure to read, give a speech...just converse and get to know one another.  This class...

  • Book Club

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Tutors and Students are invited to come to the meetings of the 2nd Book Club to read and discuss Enrique's Journey:  The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite With His Mother by Sonia Nazario.  We will meet at the Literacy Council Classroom from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on three consecutive Wednesdays on August...

  • Professional Development for Tutors

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Tutors, join us on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Teaching Reading Strategies Through the Use of Picture Books

  • Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    This conversation class is for intermediate to advanced students.  We talk...hold conversations on any subject such as one's favorite holiday, food, travels, family and so much more.  The only qualification to joining is one we all have...talking.  There is no pressure to read, give a speech...just converse and get to know one another.  This class...

  • Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    This conversation class is for intermediate to advanced students.  We talk...hold conversations on any subject such as one's favorite holiday, food, travels, family and so much more.  The only qualification to joining is one we all have...talking.  There is no pressure to read, give a speech...just converse and get to know one another.  This class...

  • ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Wednesday

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English.  The class will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:45, September 4 - October 16. The class also meets on Mondays.  Students may...

  • Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    This conversation class is for intermediate to advanced students.  We talk...hold conversations on any subject such as one's favorite holiday, food, travels, family and so much more.  The only qualification to joining is one we all have...talking.  There is no pressure to read, give a speech...just converse and get to know one another.  This class...

  • Professional Development for Tutors

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Tutors, join us on Friday, September 6, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Second Language Acquisition: Learn how we acquire language and discover specific language related obstacles your student will have based on their native language. (This is a repeat of a previous session.)

  • Beginner/Intermediate ESL Conversation Class ~ Saturdays

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The Saturday afternoon Conversation Class is for adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English.  We have conversations about many subjects - holidays, food, travels, family, current events and more.  It will meet beginning September 7 through October 26, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

  • ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Monday

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English.  The class will meet on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:45, September 9 - October 14. The class also meets on Wednesdays.  Students may...

  • Pronunciation Class ~ Urbana Library – Tuesday

    Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, United States

    The Tuesday morning Pronunciation Class is adults learning English.  We will focus on the sounds and other aspects of spoken English (stress, intonation, etc.) which are most problematic for the students participating in the class.  The goal of the class is for the students to improve their ability to understand spoken English and to clearly...

  • 2019 Unity Campaign

    The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 32 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County, hosted by United Way of Frederick County. The Unity Campaign supports the over one in three households in Frederick County that struggle to afford basic human necessities! Together, we can make a difference! The Unity Campaign is a...

  • Conversation Class ~ Advanced – Wednesday mornings

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The Wednesday morning Advanced Conversation Class is a class for adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English.  We have conversations about many subjects - holidays, food, travels, family, current events and more.  The class will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. each Wednesday, September 11 through December 18....

  • Pronunciation Class – Wednesday

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The Wednesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is adults learning English.  We will focus on the sounds and other aspects of spoken English (stress, intonation, etc.) which are most problematic for the students participating in the class.  The goal of the class is for the students to improve their ability to understand spoken English and to clearly...

  • Drop-In Restaurant English Class ~ Wednesday

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    We are offering FREE weekly drop in classes for downtown restaurant kitchen staff (back of house) who want to improve their English skills for work. Much of the focus will be on improving communication skills for beginning English speakers. Vocabulary and conversations will center on the food service industry.  The class will meet on Wednesday...

  • ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Wednesday

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English.  The class will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:45, September 4 - October 16. The class also meets on Mondays.  Students may...

  • ESL Civics in Frederick MD ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    This class, ESL Civics in Frederick MD, is for intermediate to advanced students.  The goal of this class is to let students practice their English language and communication skills in authentic life skills settings. Some of our lessons in the classroom will introduce vocabulary and background for history, government, culture and civic opportunities in our...

  • Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    This conversation class is for intermediate to advanced students.  We talk...hold conversations on any subject such as one's favorite holiday, food, travels, family and so much more.  The only qualification to joining is one we all have...talking.  There is no pressure to read, give a speech...just converse and get to know one another.  This class...

  • Volunteer Information Session

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.